Fabio Alberto Leon Bentley Airport (SKMU)
Medium airport · Mitú, Vaupés Department, Colombia
Airport data
| Name | Fabio Alberto Leon Bentley Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SKMU |
| IATA | MVP |
| Elevation | 680 ft (207 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 1°15'13" W 70°14'2" 1.25366, -70.23390 |
| Location | Mitú, Vaupés Department, Colombia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 5,889 ft (1795 m) | 66 ft | ASP | Yes |
Fabio Alberto Leon Bentley Airport at a glance
Fabio Alberto Leon Bentley Airport is a medium airport in Mitú, Vaupés Department, Colombia, known to airline systems as MVP. The field elevation of 680 ft (207 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SKMU are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 02/20, offers 5,889 ft (1795 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SKMU shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Fabio Alberto Leon Bentley Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jorge E. Gonzalez Torres Airport | SKSJ | 305 km (165 NM) |
| Obando Cesar Gaviria Trujillo Airport | SKPD | 388 km (210 NM) |
| São Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport | SBUA | 393 km (212 NM) |
| Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base | SKAP | 485 km (262 NM) |
| Vanguardia Airport | SKVV | 496 km (268 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Fabio Alberto Leon Bentley Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 680 ft field elevation of Fabio Alberto Leon Bentley Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 60 airports and airfields we list for Colombia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Fabio Alberto Leon Bentley Airport
What is the ICAO code of Fabio Alberto Leon Bentley Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Fabio Alberto Leon Bentley Airport is SKMU, and its IATA code is MVP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Fabio Alberto Leon Bentley Airport above sea level?
Fabio Alberto Leon Bentley Airport sits at an elevation of 680 feet (207 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Fabio Alberto Leon Bentley Airport located?
The airport lies at 1.2537, -70.2339 — in Mitú, Vaupés Department, Colombia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Jorge E. Gonzalez Torres Airport, about 305 km away.
Does SKMU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SKMU appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Fabio Alberto Leon Bentley Airport?
Fabio Alberto Leon Bentley Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 5,889 ft (1795 m) with a ASP surface.